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Challenge 71..........

2011-11-03T09:00:00.000Z

Its Sugar Bowl time!!!!! Blimey these weeks are flying by!!

This fortnight there is a fabulous sketch with the theme of PATCHWORK!!

Pop ove to the Challenge Blog and check out the sketch and the inspiration!!

Here is my card!!!

I have used a Sassy Stamp called CARNIVAL BALLOON

The prize is a fab set of stamps of your choice, so have a go!!

Got to dash

Take care all!!

Hugs Sarah B X

Opps.....a little fib.......

2011-10-26T09:00:00.000+01:00

Hello all, well the chest infection is taking hold!!!! Hey ho to be on half term holiday!!!!

Anyway, I told a little fib yesterday, the Daisy Candle wasn't my first.........How could I forget this cutie!!!!!

Humphrey was actually my first attempt at a decorated candle!!! And I made it to match I card I created.

I am trying to get ahead of things and this is Emily's Christmas card and little gift!!

Here is the sentiment which came with the stamp plate.

Isn't he cute, although I do think it is girlie too!

Hope you like I'm off to lay down now and watch some craft!!

Take care all and thnaks for all the lovely comments yesterday!!

Hugs Sarah B X

SOME CHANGES...........

2011-10-25T07:00:00.000+01:00

Hello All! Hope everyone is well. Its half term and I'm ill!!!!!! But at least I can have lazy days.

So much has been happening and I'm sorry but my blog has been neglected!!

Work is crazy but the new school year has started well, the children, although lots of them are Great!! I have a lot of boys this year but they are lovely!

There have been lots of changes, I have had to really things about things and have made some decisions about my Hobby!!

I have cut back on lots of DT work and now only have The Sugar Bowl left which I hope I can cope with. I have loved being on DTs but no matter how much you think its fun and undemanding, with a full time job and young family, I have finally admitted defeat!!

Anyway enough of me blathering on!! I'm going to show something I have only yried recently and love it!! Putting images onto candles. Emily - my daughter - loves it too!! So we are in the middle of sorting Christmas Presents for Everyone!!

Here is my first attempt and a tribute to my love of Sugar Nellie.

I used DAISY, she was a first love, and I still think she is cute!!

The candle was from ASDA, in a pack of 6. and they fit perfectly in the Pro Milk Carton!!
I think decorated it with embossed core-dinations - panels, flowers and leaves. I put some little gems inside the flowers.
The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.

I dont know about everyone else, but I am in need of trying something different with my craft, and I really enjoyed this! Its so simple.

Hope you like

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 70

2011-10-20T09:00:00.001+01:00

Good morning, everyone, Its Sugar Bowl time!! And another gorgeous sketch. Its very simple but I really found it a challenge, which is good

I have used a Sassy Image from Sugar Nellie, available at the Funky Kits called The Apple of My Eye.

Make sure you check out the Main challenge Blog for more inspiration, the cards are gorgeous!!!! Plus there is always a fab prize !!

Take care all got to dash

Hugs Sarah B X

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 69

2011-10-06T09:00:00.001+01:00

It a quick post today for The Sugar Bowl, as I'm running a little late for work.

This card was made using Gayle's fab sketch and the theme was Green.

I used a Sherbet Pip, they are so cute!!!!!

Make sure you head over to the Challenge Blog, check out the prize and the rest of the DT Inspiration.

Remember too that Sugar Nellie are in the middle of a sneaky peek week, ready for the Blog Hop on Saturday!!!!

Have fun everyone.

Hugs Sarah B X

halloween is on its way...

2011-10-02T16:08:00.009+01:00

... I love this time of year!! It might have something to do with it being my Birthday month, but October has always been a time of year I love, the nights are drawing in and I love all things spooky.... (but cute).

Sorry I've not been around for a while and I sound like such a broken record... but work is manic. Although I very rarely get stressed, cos I do tend to get things off my chest, I think its important to make people aware if things are too much or your not happy!!

I have made a lot of decisions lately. The main one is that I have stepped down from The Sugar Nellie Design Team. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time, but I'm finding deadlines hard to fulfil and I need to make my life easier. I need to get back to Craft being a Hobby, and although being on a DT is fun and has benefits its a stress I really don't need at the moment.

Anyway enough moaning onto what I have to share today. A Halloween Treat or Calendar Page for Anyone for Anya. I have gone for a Halloween Treat.....

His and Hers Halloween Treat Milk Cartons

I have used both images from the Greeting Farm Set... SWEET N TOXIC, from Dies to Die for. They have been coloured with a combination of Spectrum Noirs and Promarkers.

The cartons have been made using my Favourite Milk Carton Die from Sizzix, for the Bigshot Pro!! His was made using Old Olive from Stampin Up which I then embossed using a Tim Holtz texture Fade - it has lots of Halloween Words over it!!

His was made using the Milk Carton Die and Rich Razzleberry Cardstock from Stampin' Up.

Each carton was then embellished using a mixture of Martha Stewart Punches, Stampin Up card and Elzybells Sentiments.

Right now pop on over to the Challenge Blog, here check out the inspiration and who are sponsor is this week!!! Have a go!!!

Take care all.

See you soon

Hugs Sarah B X

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 68

2011-09-22T09:00:00.001+01:00

Good morning all. Sorry for lack of posts but work is crazy as ever and I have no inclination to sit on the computer when I get home!!

Anyway, It Sugar Bowl time, and a chance for someone to win a fabberoonie prize!

Here is this fortnight's Sketch by the lovely Kiki.

I have flipped it as I bough the Embossing folder with the cogs and needed to use it so, thought it would fit here. THe cogs are various Tim Holtz Dies from Sizzix and the gorgeous image is a Sassy called AMELIA from Sugar Nellie, available at Funky Kits

Hope you like and it inspires you to have a go, pop over to the Blog and Check out the rest of the Team's inspiration, its always fabulous.

Have a good day and take care!

Hugs Sarah B X

A Sugar Nellie DT Card

2011-09-17T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good Morning. Its Saturday. I think I may rename my Saturday Posts as

SUGAR NELLIE SATURDAY,

cos guess what??

yep! I have another post up!!

Today I am using this Stamp from the July Releases

This image is called TOGETHER IS WHERE I WANT TO BE
It is available now from Funky Kits
The other bits and pieces I have used are: A Sizzix Phases Die,

Papers from my stash and a gorgeous spotty ribbon I bought from Hobbycraft
I also thought I would use some pearls for the necklace, but I have a bit of an accident with them!!!! Don't put pearls on until you have run your image through a Bigshot(or other die cutting machine) to cut it with a spellbinder, I did and crushed them!!!!!!!DOH!!!!!!
have a fab Saturday

Hugs Sarah B X

autumn fun..........

2011-09-11T12:00:00.000+01:00

Second post today!!! scroll down to check out my SN DT Card.

Today I am sharing a card which looks like my garden. We have a beautiful Japanese Maple and It looks beautiful for about one week in the year, when it turns all shades of red, but one gust of wind and the whole lot ends up on the grass, then the leaf fairy comes along and clears them away (that's DH, by the way!!)

I have used Sassy Suzi from The Greeting Farm, I bought her from Dies to Die For and have not done much with her, but her coat and hair, I think, really suits this Anyone for Anya Challenge.

I used the Tim Holtz, on the edge FENCE die, His bare tree die and a maple leaf punch, The backing paper is from MME, and finally the sentiment is from Stampin Up.

Check out the Challenge Blog for more great inspiration and if you join in remember to use a qualifying image - CC Designs or TGF - and you could win a fabulous prize!!

Have a lovely Sunday, I'm off for a well earned break of crafting, Ironing and Planning is all done.

Take care Hugs Sarah B X

festive friends

2011-09-11T08:00:00.003+01:00

Well my first post over at Sugar Nellie didn't go as well as expected, please tell me what did I do wrong!!!!!Well!! Here is the card I shared, its called Festive Friends and is available at Funky Kits

I think its a great stamp, easy to colour and is enough on a card without too much detail and fuss.

I used Crumb Cake Cardstock for the base, and stamped lots of little christmassy images in Chocolate Chip Ink. I matted some real read paper, then used a sizzix frame which was embossed and sanded (used core'dinations) the image was then popped half in half out.

Hope you little (but maybe not!!)

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 67

2011-09-09T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning everyone, sorry I'm so late with my Sugar Bowl Challenge Card. But here it is! With the new year of school starting (I'm a Year 3 Teacher for all those who didn't know) Us teachers need all the luck we can get. Parents find it so hard when their children start a new school, the children can find it difficult to settle, and we, as teachers find it very stressful. I'm getting to know 30 children this year, and already it has been a mix of emotions already.

So I am dedicating this card to all the Teachers going back to school this week. I did actually send it to our new NQT Teacher that started with us, she loved it.

The challenge was a fabulous sketch by Erika

and the Theme is "Use up your scraps"

Believe it or not the Strips behind the circle mat where scraps I had to hide all the gaps behind things, its quite a good way of using all those bits you just can't bare to throw away.

The image is from the Simply Sassy Range and is available from Funky Kits
she is called "I Love to Read"

I hope you like,

One lucky person, chosen at random, will win their pick of 4 Sugar Nellie stamps or if our entries reach over 100 you can choose 6 stamps!

Make sure you check out all the other inspiration over at The Sugar Bowl there are some uber talented ladies sharing what they do.

Have a lovely day

Hugs Sarah B X

A Buggy Year

2011-09-05T09:00:00.000+01:00

There has been a buzz on In Love With Stamping recently over CD Holders which are business card size. I have some, after a lovely lady did a share. I will share when I have created some.....

I looked on the web and found these CD Size Cases and created a larger size calendar. I had a play, and really like what I did, and It now sits on my desk so I never forget the date!!

I have used Poppy Parade papers and ribbon from stampin Up, along with black.

I used Lil' Bug from CC Designs - she has to be my fav.

I also used a small alphabet and punched out squares.

And when it is opened it reveals.....

I calendar. I also made a little badge so I can see Lil Bug.

I hope you like.

Thanks Emma for organising the share.

I started back at work today, the children are in tomorrow!!!!! Scary, it's gonna be a tough year!!!!

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

back to school........

2011-09-04T09:09:00.004+01:00

Oh No, I can's believe where the last 6 weeks have gone!!!!!!

This weeks theme for the Anyone for Anya Challenge is

"BACK TO SCHOOL" or "OCTOBER CALENDAR"

I have used this cute CC Designs image which is called Peter - I Think!!!!!!!

so as we go back to the day to day routine I have gone for Back to School.

Each year I think of ways to encourage the children to read more and these are going to be prizes for the children who read at home!!!!

Have a lovely day lots to do to get organised for work tomorrow!!!!

Make sure you head to the Challenge blog, check out the inspiration (especially Susan's Luv it!"!!!!) and there is a fab prize if you are lucky enough to win!!

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Day 2..............

2011-09-02T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning to you all,

WOW!!! WOW!!!

What a response to yesterday's opening Hop, thank you for all your lovely comments. I have to say the images are the inspiration behind it all!!

If you have come here from the Sugar Nellie Blog you are one your way if not, pop back and check the info for today's hop

Today I have another image to share,

Another sweetie........

She is called "Wish upon a Star"

I decided to go with an easel card this time, and I really like to outcome!!

A really simple layout!!

Hope you like and remember leave a comment at each stop and one of you might get picked!!!!!!

No I'm going to pass you over to the Lovely Pat for some more fabulous inspiration enjoy!!

Hugs Sarah B X

JINGLE BELLS & TINKLE BELLS BLOG HOP

2011-09-01T09:00:00.002+01:00

Its here at last!!!!!!!

Today sees the start of the Sugar Nellie Blog Hop, to celebrate the The Christmas Stamp Releases, over at Funky Kits today at 10am.

Ok first things first, you should have come here from the main Sugar Nellie Blog, if not pop back and check out any details regarding today's blog hop.

Lets get started.........

Here is my first card, for this 2 day blog hop extravaganza!!!!!

Isn't she the most cutest fairy.

She is called Little Apprentice and she is one of the new releases available today at Funky Kits

As soon as they were sent to me I printed her out and coloured her in using my Copics, and went for a traditional colour combo, but theni went on my holidays...... so I had 2 weeks to think about what I was going to create with her...

I decided on a kriss cross style card, using various items from my stash.

Here is the card, open, this is going to be for someone very special!!!!!
I hope you like and this has wetted your appetites for looking at more!!!!!

But wait before you go make sure you leave a comment at each blog as Sugar Mama is going to pick a random winner!!!!!!

Right hop on over to to the gorgeous Ali and see what she has to tempt you.

Take care and enjoy the hop!!

Hugs Sarah B X

for a teacher.........

2011-08-30T09:00:00.000+01:00

Blimey how far behind am I with my sharing???????

Here I have used 2 Images from The Greeting Farm, the body of one and the head of another!! I like doing this you can really extend the use of stamps and they become limitless!!!!!

This was a gift and card for one of Cameron's teachers. I have used Stampin' Up's Star Punch and Various Circles, then finished them off with a threaded button. The sentiment is also Stampin' Up, along with label punches.

Here I threaded some thick ribbon through a bulldog clip - couldn't believe how expensive these are!!!!!!!!My favourite milk carton .......and the completed ensemble....... Hope you like

I have a sequence of posts planned around the milk carton die which will begin next month. I'm hoping to get a little more organised, it may mean only a few posts each week but hopefully they will be on regular days, I do find trying to post everyday while artwork very difficult!

Anyway If you have any ideas about how the milk carton can be used let me know.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

AFA Sketch Challenge

2011-08-28T09:00:00.006+01:00

I love sketches and this one for this weeks Anyone for Anya, is a fab one. Sketches really make cardmaking so much easier, all you have to think about is the colour combo and images!!!

Here is the sketch.....

Our sponsor this week is Sammi, with a single TGF Image!

I have used a CCDesign image from the new releases Laugh Lines - LAUGH, isn't she sweet!!

I have coloured her with a combination of Promarkers and Spectrum Noir

And here is my completed card.

I used some core'dinations with my sizzix 3D flower dies to create these lovely flowers...

I also used some new MME papers and a sentiment from Stampin' Up

And a bit of dimension!!

Hope you like, and why not have a go. Pop over to the Challenge Blog later today and check out the rest of the Team's inspiration.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

tea time..........

2011-08-27T09:00:00.001+01:00

I love CC Designs, and I have just bought some new goodies, which I am creating with at the moment, but I'll share those at a later date. Here is somethings I created a while ago, using a tutorial from Andrea Walford, through her PaperCraftersLibrary - I subscribed as opposed to buying magazines, as I have to say they are uninspiring recently!!!!!

Here I have use Sitting Brigitta, she is so sweet!!!

And I have created a teabag holder, not your bog standard Tetley bags, but those special wrapped ones!!

The flowers were all created using Stampin' Up Flower punches

And curled paper.....

The Colour Combo Is Elegant Eggplant

(I think-opps Thanks Jules)!!!!!

Anyway, I'll be back tomorrow

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

another box..........

2011-08-26T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning, I want to share another project I created using another Molly Blooms Image I have....

She is so Summery

Here is the box, again using that fabulous Box die for the Bigshot Pro!

This is the layout

I have combined some MME and Stampin' Up goodies.....

Open box!! Its very roomy.....

Here is the card I also crated to match, I have used the same components but squished them up to create a square card.....

I love her simple cute face.....

A fav sentiment and some 3D flowers.....

Completed, hope you like!!!!!

Make sure you pop by Sugar Nellie's today there is another fab sneak, created by Tiets.

Bye for now and take care,

Hugs Sarah B X

Challenge 66

2011-08-25T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning, hope you are all well, It has been ages since I posted a Sugar Bowl Card, I have been doing them but computer problems........ (won't go into now)

Anyway this fortnight's Challenge Sketch is by the ever Gorgeous Marlena, and its a good one!

The theme is for The Girls, and here is the card I created

I have used a recently released Sassy Image LOST IN MUSIC she is so dreamy looking.

The prize is once again 4 stamps of the winners choice (rising to 6 if over 100 entries)

Make sure you get over to the Challenge Blog and Check out the inspiration, there are some gorgeous creation as always.

Also I need to mention that today is the Beginning of the Sneaky Peaks over at Sugar Nellie, in preparation for the Sept 1st Blog Hop and Release.

Lots to do

So take care

Hugs Sarah B X

perfect..........

2011-08-24T09:00:00.001+01:00

Isn't she lovely, This is a Molly Blooms Stamp I bought agaes ago, but have never got around to show. I had to buy it as Emily is a really cook extrordinaire!!!! and I just think this image looks like her when she's in the kitchen!!

I coloured the image and then needed to do something with it, so used her to create a luscious gift box which I can use for B'day or Christmas and put some cooking goodies in for Em! The box is a fabulous die from Sizzix which goes in the Pro!!!!

My fav (at the moment) flowers!

and an open shot.
I hope you like. I have lots to show and will get around to it all promise!!!

Take care

hugs Sarah B X

.....opps!!!!

2011-08-24T07:24:00.003+01:00

Has it really been that long since I have been around!!!!!!

Well I am back off my holidays and have had a really great time and good rest, all ready the get going again !!

SO much has been happening since I have been away, the HOS (House of Sugar) are so busy with new releases, the growing DT have been working away with some gorgeousness..... What can I say!!!

Its very exciting!!!!!!

Well I'm off to finish the last remains of ironing, but I will be back with a card to share, I promise.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

giggle..........

2011-08-03T19:31:00.003+01:00

Good Morning. Here is another card which for some reason got lost in cyber space. It was for another Anyone for Anya Challenge. It was a colour challenge, a picture of lots of colourful Hot Air balloons.

I used Summer from The Greeting Farm.

I cut lots of balloons from a sizzlet popup die I have,

..... decoupaged Summer's arm.....

For her to hold lots of balloons.

Hope you like.

Take care today, got lots of packing to do, but only crafty bits and pieces.

Hugs Sarah B X

rule britannia...

2011-08-02T07:00:00.002+01:00

Good Morning everyone, hope you are enjoying the summer holidays!!!!

A quick post from me today as I have so much to do what with taxiing children and physio appointments, things are a little busy before I go away on Saturday!!!!

The card I am sharing today is another Anyone for Anya Challenge which seemed to get lost in Cyber land!!

It was for a challenge named Patriotic.

I made it into an 8" by 8" card.......

Cute The Greeting Farm Images!!

A Tim Holtz Alphabet die
And a finished card.
Hope you like.
Take care and have a lovely day.
Hugs Sarah B X

I'm back..........

2011-08-01T07:40:00.008+01:00

...... although I'll be going off again for a couple of weeks soon for our annual holidays. But I want to come on a share a few things I have been very slack with lately, My DT Work.

Things have been very stressful at work and personally, so unfortunately Crafting has had to take a bit of a back seat, but hopefully with a break away from things I have started to get my head sorted.

I have made a few decisions which I may share over heh next few weeks depends how they pan out. The major one being about me and my health. I not the most active person and love food, but of late have started to be really dissatisfied with my energy levels, so I bought a bike and have started cycling, however that's on hold for a bit as I slipped a disc again at work and have been laid up for the last week, But once I'm back I'll hopefully be back to cycling each night!!

Anyway enough of my personal life, onto some cards.

I have really been naughty and not been promoting my DT duties lately and for that I apologise but hopefully I will organise myself better.

Here are a few cards I have been making for Anyone For Anya, there is a great Challenge this week NO PATTERNED PAPER though, what a challenge!!! Head over a check out the inspiration, there is also a fabulous prize from Tracy at Dies to Die for.

So no patterned paper, instead I went for really clean and simple.

I used a new stamp I bought from Dies to Die For, It from The Greeting Farm and she is called PIPER.

She has really got attitude. I coloured her with the New Pens I bought to cheer myself up The Spectrum Noir, they are fabulous!!!
Hope you like!!

I have to go now as my back is starting to hurt and need to stretch.

I need to sort out the wireless thingymabob so I can post from the settee!!

Have a good day and I'll be back tomorrow with some more very late DT bits and pieces

Thanks also to every ones thoughts and wishes, My friend is totally devastated, as you would be but I think to make matters worse there is no definitive reason why her daughter died, I think they may put it down to a Sudden Death, like Cot Death. She was 16 years and totally beautiful. The funeral was last week, hopefully they can start to build their lives back up, which I know from experience will take a lot of time and a lot of pain.

Regards Sarah B X

mia........

2011-07-09T17:50:00.002+01:00

I know I've not been the best blogger of late, but things are really busy and on top of it all and very close friend's daughter died unexpectedly and I just can't bring myself to craft at the moment.

I feel helpless and useless as I know there is nothing I can do for them except be there.

When I found out I shot back 20 years to when my brother died and I am so numb, so excuse me for not being around for a while but I need to get my head together.

Take care all and see you soon!!!

Hugs Sarah B X

a colourful blog hop continued.........

2011-07-02T08:40:00.009+01:00

Good Morning, WOW What a response to the Blog Hop testerday, well hold on because it is continuing today!!!!

We have a second image to share with you all.

Have you arrived from the Lovely Mina, then you are on track

Here is "HOLD ONTO MY HEART" from Sugar Nellie and available from Funky Kits

Aren't they sweet, such a lovely versatile image for young and old alike.

I also like it cos I don't have to colour the faces!!

Today's project isn't a card or a box its a front or plague. I haven't decided what to do with it really, but I like that as I can please myself when I'm ready and if an ocassion that suits pops up!!

Its so sweet.

I have embossed and die cut some Tim Holtz Hardward findings and then inked in white.

I also added a heart!!

Love this embossing folder, I have never seen these but will be searching, the embossing is deep and looks amazing.

Thanks for all your lovely comments they are always appreciated and read!!
Hope you like today's project now hop to Maya to continue the hop.

Enjoy

Hugs Sarah B X

A Carnival Of Colour Blog Hop

2011-07-01T09:00:00.007+01:00

Well its final here a Monster Blog Hop for the new Sugar Nellie releases, available from Funky Kits

If you have popped along to see me today and are wondering what's going on, go to Sugar Nellie for all to be revealed about the Carnival of Colour.

I have used Cajun Craze and Lime Green

If you are on the trial of the Blog Hop you should have arrived here from the Lovely Mina
Here is my creation using the new image Jelly Pip isn't she adorable, I can't wait to get my hands on the rest!! I wanted to create something special for a special blog hop so I had to make a box and card

I have kept the layout simple but jazzed it up with the colour and flowers. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up, the paper and ribbons are are from my stash The box was made with a Bigshot Pro Die - love it!!! And some gorgeous blooms.

I hope you like, make sure you come back tomorrow to see my second image.

Now you need to hop to Maya to continue the hop

Have fun!!

Hugs Sarah B X

The Sugar Bowl......

2011-06-30T07:03:00.004+01:00

(I'm so late with this post, but it was ready to go this morning and then blogger broke and I lost the lot!!!!!!!!!!! only just got round to sort now!!)

..... its Challenge 63 already!!

This fortnight's challenge sketch is great, and another simple one to follow.....

I have used I Love to Read, by Sugar Nellie, available at Funky Kits

The Theme is to make your own flowers - there are some many techniques to choose from.

Here is my finished card.

Right now its your turn.

Pop over to the Challenge Blog, browse through the inspiration, choose your Sugar Nellie Image, make your flowers and create your project!!

There is always a fabulous prize up for grabs.

Also remember its the Carnival of Colour Blog Hop Tomorrow. I'll sorting it now to be scheduled tomorrow so fingers crossed - its gonna be a good one!!!!!

Hugs Sarah B X

a sketch...

2011-06-26T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good Morning, Blimey what a week, so much to do before the end of the year and last week was so busy, but felt really cr..!!!!

Anyway here is my card for this week's Anyone for Anya Challenge. Its a nice simple sketch this week so have a go.

I have used a new set I bought from Tracy at Dies to Die for and its on special offer!!!! There are so many stamp accents to go with the main image.

Here is one of the sentiments.........and another one with some luscious Stampin' Up Taffeta ribbon!
Now pop over to the Challenge Blog, check out the inspiration, the sketch and the fabulous prize!!!!!

Enjoy

Hugs Sarah B X

all sewn up.....

2011-06-20T09:00:00.000+01:00

Well between Blogger, Broadband and my computer, Technology at the moment is really frustrating! Either the computer is too slow and nothing is happening or blogger decides not to save stuff.

Anyway here is my challenge card for Anyone for Anya!!

This week's challenge is Sewing - Real or Faux.

I went for real!! Not done thisd for ages but I quite enjoyed it and went a bit OTT!!!

I used an Anya Image from The Greeting Farm (Tracy has a good deal on this at the moment, check it out, its called Spotlight).

I'm not 100% happy with the new card I bought at Doncaster, it seems to make my colouring and images look grainy!! Well, you have to try these things!!

Also used up a few odds of ribbon, and added a sentiment, with stitching!!

Here is my final card, I love the colours together, the paper is from Dies to die for too, Echo Park's Summertime, so fresh and summery.

Hope you like
Check out the Challenge Blog for more inspiration and a fab prize, and have a go!!

Hugs Sarah B X

a challenge card thats way too late...........

2011-06-17T09:00:00.000+01:00

With all the problems I have been having with my computer I didn't realise that a couple of my posts were missing.

Here is a set I created for Anyone For Anya, a couple of weeks ago, Its for Father's Day.

I used The Greeting Farm Image Later Skater cos I think it suit my Hubby!!

I made a matchbox, Milkcarton and Card, all using the same image and papers and colours - Bravo Burgundy, Tempting Turquoise (Stampin' Up) and Lil' Robots Papers from MME

I have really gone OTT with the Gears, cos Hubby is an engineer and always got his hands dirty.

Here is a sentiment from LOTV, so suitable for any occasion.

Here is the card.

More Gears

Not content with them being on the out side I put some on the inside!!

Hope you like

Hugs Sarah B X

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 62

2011-06-16T09:20:00.000+01:00

WHat a fab prize this fortnight.....a full set of these beauties!!

Here is the sketch by Marlene, so simple, and the theme: Summer

So what are you waiting for, head over to The Sugar Bowl and have a go

Here is my little bit of inspiration.

Very zingy colours - Daffodil Delight, Tempring Turquoise and Melon Mambo! all from Stampin' Up

And the image I love, I could just see her strolling down the prom in the sun!! Skater Girl is available from Funky Kits.

Hope you like

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Oh.....

2011-06-15T09:00:00.000+01:00

I love this sentiment from LOTV, so useful for everything!!

Love this Creepin' Crew Image from The Greeting Farm, she looks really awkward, so I had to put her on a pretty card, rather than the obvious grungy one!!

She is called Abbey, I love her pigeon toes and shocked expression!!

Quick post, hope you like

Hugs Sarah B X

some more goodies.....

2011-06-13T09:00:00.001+01:00

As I was playing with more goodies I created a card using Stampin' Up cardstock, no patterned paper!!!

I used a sizzix die and a CC Design Image - limited stash!!!!

I just love these Brigitta Images Christine has been creating, they are a really nice size for colouring!!Here I used some Stampin' Up punches to created the tag and an old favourite stamp set for the sentiment - Circle of Friendship!!

You can also see I have used the basket weave embossing folder, and a sizzix dotty folder (not the SU one!), and I did some tearing!

Here is the card! The colours I used were Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler, with a hint of Early Expresso.

And then I created a basket, using a Sizzix Pro Die and embossing it with the basket weave folder so it really looks like a basket!!

Hope you like

Thanks for all your comments recently I do appreciated it and although I do visit people who comment I must make more time to comment back!!

Take care All

Hugs Sarah B X

A Colour Challenge..........

2011-06-12T09:00:00.000+01:00

I'm not always good with colour challenges , and this new one from Anyone for Anya was a challenge!! Which I loved cos I've been feeling a bit uninspired recently!!

So I thought, right, lets look at the colours..... I used the bun colour as the base - More Mustard from Stampin' Up and inked a complete card blank. The grass and leaves were inspired by the lettuce, the red, obviously the tomatoes / or ketchup, and the creamy colour the mayo!!!!!. Then final the burger colour was used behind the image - Early Expresso!!
This sentiment is from Lili Of the Valley.
The image is again Brigitta from CC Designs! And the scroll pattern in the background is my fav Stampin' Up one - Baroque Motif! And here is the complete card. My friends think its funny that I call it my "Burger Inspired Card"
Just goes to show you can be inspired by anything if you look closely enough.

So do you want a go, head over to Anyone for Anya and check out the inspiration, the fabulous prize up for grabs - from the Cutting Cafe! - and have a go yourself!!!! What could you use for sesame seeds and what about that holey cheese!!

Have fun the sun is shining and I'm off to Doncaster to spend some pennies at Which Craft Craft Show.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

some goodies.....

2011-06-11T09:00:00.000+01:00

I was having a play the other day with some white card and embossing folders, which to my shame I hadn't used. I then looked through my scrap box and found a small piece of turquoise bazzil cardstock.I then used the Stampin' Up Tempting Turquoise ink and went for it!! I used the ink to pick out the embossed detail, which was great!

This was a freebie embossing folder from a magazine subscription, loyal customer gift!! It is so pretty! especially with the added bling. I used the Stampin' Up border punch and the three flower punch (this one is no longer available!)

I love this sentiment too!!

I created a tag......

The final milk carton!! (I love it)

I also created a card, using the Brigitta Image from CC Designs. She is so sweet.I paper pieced her clothes but used a promarker to add shading!

These cards I made with the bits and pieces which were left over!!

Its amazing what you can created with little card, a couple of embossing folders and a few embellishments.

Hope you like

Hugs Sarah B X

a special birthday....

2011-06-10T09:00:00.000+01:00

We celebrated a special birthday at my school this week. My TA was 60.

The teacher I work with in Year 3 and I treated her to some goodies.

She is a fab TA, and retires next year, not really sure what we will do! She is old school and know exactly what to do and when, needing very little direction. She also runs our gardening club with the children so I thought this image would be perfect!

Here is the completed card, all the cardstock and ribbon is from Stampin' Up. I decided to use the colours when I opened my delivery last week and these coloured ribbons were together!!

I also decided that I want to make some special packaging for her little goodies. So Her present consisted of Chocolates, Hot Chocolate Packets, Some Smellies and some Jewellery.

The flowers were made using an old SU Punch stuck with some punched leaves and gems.

On the top of each milk carton I made (Bigshot Pro Size) I put a different sentiment from SU.

Here is the finished Pack - I really liked it and didn't want to give it away, but she is worth it.

Hope you like

Take care all

Hugs Sarah B X

some yummy sugar.....

2011-06-08T22:39:00.002+01:00

Don't these look cute.

These gorgeous new Sugar Nellie Images will be available from July 1st at funky kits!!!!!

Can't wait

Isn't she lovely........

2011-06-07T07:00:00.000+01:00

Hello all, blimey I hadn't realised it had been a while since I posted, but I have a good excuse, my computer died, so was unable to share anything apart from annoyance!!!!

Today I'm sharing a simple card using the same image as previously but in a different colour way.

Gorgeous seam binding from Stampin' up, and co-ordinating button!

The papers are MME.

I'm so glad I got to upload my photos before computer crashed. More sharing tomorrow!!

Hugs Sarah B X

A Tribute to Amelia........

2011-06-02T07:00:00.000+01:00

I love this image from The Greeting Farm's Creepin Crew Set. It really remindered me of Amelia Earhart and then when I saw the plane set from Stampin' Up I knew I just had to create a card using them both!!

The ticket sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps, and again so apt form the theme of my card. Its amazing to think that its nearly 75 years since Earhart went missing over the Atlantic. Why am I bothered I hear you ask? (maybe not).

Well my hubby is very interested in vintage aircraft and part owns 2 Englidh Electric Lightnings - very sleek jet from the Cold War Era!

Hope you like. Off Shopping as Emily wants to cook dinner tonight!!

Have a lovely day the sun is shining here again, it is beautiful.

Hugs Sarah B X

A Surprise.....

2011-06-01T08:02:00.003+01:00

Good Morning all, hope you are all well, and thanks for popping by. I have decided to have the morning off from reports!!!

I am sharing a card I made, just for the hell of it!!

I love this image from The Greeting Farm, as it reminds me of a very dear friend who I have know since University. Gabby is a true inspiration. 2years ago she decided to loose weight, she considered a Gastric Band but was too over weight to risk the operation, so went to Weight Watchers instead, Dare I say she was about 25st, and a size 28ish.

She is now a size 18 and weighs nearly half her original size She is amazing!!!!!

The sentiment is from Stampin' Ups recent Sale-a-bration, so no longer available.

The papers are My Minds Eye - Stella Collection Pads.

The twine wrapped around the bottom is from The Ribbon Girl - fabulous stuff!

So why the title?

Whats the Surprise?

When you open the card there is a fab pop up!!!!

This is a recent buy from Sizzix!!

The flowers and swirls are attached to one side of the pop up - not the best of piccies

And this sentiment from Lili of the Valley is attached to the other pop up.
I will have to create another card to show this better - what an excuse to craft!!!

Hope you like,

Thanks for popping by

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

(I apologise for the state of this post Blogger is being a git!!!!!!!)

Happy Father's Day.....

2011-05-31T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning!! Well I'm doing well.....

This morning reports are done - All 24 Numeracy Comments in the bag!!! Only taken 3 hours today!!

Yesterday I said I loved the sketch from last weeks AFA, well today I'm sharing the 2nd card I made using it.

I used the gorgeous Ted from Lili of the Valley's latest set of releases.

He is simply adorable!!

Here is the completed card. I made a A5 size one. Not made this size for ages, I quite like the change!

I used Lil' Robot papers from My Mind's Eye, The colours really suit the Bear I think.

Hope you like.

Have a good day, its nice a sunny!!

Hugs Sarah B X

Hello.....

2011-05-30T08:15:00.002+01:00

What am I like I can't believe I forgot to post my card for last week's Anyone for Anya........

So better late than never here it is..................

It was a sketch challenge which I loved. I have used this sketch for another card which I'll show tomorrow.

The image is one from The Greeting Farm's Creepin Crew Collection - can't remember if its Tyler or James!! And the Papers are the new Lime Twist pads. Very Yummy!!!!!

A few Stampin' Up embellishments completed my card!

Well as promised I've posted cos I have done my quote of reports today - better than expected - I have completed all Literacy Comments for 24 children - only took 6 hrs!!! - that's 15 minutes per child.....

Right I'm off to nurse a very poorly little boy!!

see you tomorrow.

Hugs Sarah B X

going dotty

2011-05-29T08:33:00.003+01:00

Isn't she just adorable, I do love CC Designs. This is a latest stamp available from Tracy at Dies to Die For. Cute! Cute Cute!

The papers are also from Dies to Die for, they are the MME Stella collection - Gertie I think!!

This sentiment was a freebie from Craft Stamper, thought it was a simple one to use in the middle of my concertinaed rosette - Tim Holtz Sizzlet Strip. Love it!!!!!

And here is my completed card ready fore the Anyone for Anya Challenge - This week it is all about Polka Dots.

Its is also a fabbie prize from Mo's Pencil Digital Collection.

So make sure you pop over later to day and check out the rest of the inspiration.

Have a lovely Sunday, just started Half Term Break. What a half term it has been - only 4 weeks but felt like 7!!!!!! Now I have reports to write!!

I will be posting lots this week so make sure you pop back, although I have set myself the task of doing 5 reports each day before I can craft or post!!! Check back to see If I manage it!!

Hugs Sarah B X

In the Pink.......

2011-05-24T09:00:00.002+01:00

Good morning all.
A very quick post from me this morning as I am flying out of the door for work.
I am really loving The Greeting Farm images at the mo - they are quick and easy to colour and I think you can find a character to suit anyone you know!!
I have used Harley, from the Creepin' Crew, (Although looking it looks like Tracy has sold out of them!!!!!)

The paper I have used is from the Memory box.
It comes in a range of colours and a range of designs they are lush!!

The sentiment is frrom CC Designs its Amy R's Birthday Sentiments
There are som fab sentiments in this set, a little bit different!!

I used a Martha Stewart Border punch and finished off with pearls and ribbon from my stash. I hope you like.

Take Care and Have a good day.

Hugs Sarah B X

60th Sugar Bowl Challenge.....

2011-05-19T09:00:00.000+01:00

Its Sugar Bowl Challenge Time.....

(sorry a bit late today)

The Lovely Maria has created the sketch this week.....

And this is my card.....

One lucky winner, chosen at random will win a 6 stamp Sugar Nellie ‘pick’n’mix’

I have used a Manga Image called DRESS UP GAMES

Some little flowers using the Boho Blossom Punch from Stampin' Up.

And a sentiment from Whimsy Stamps.

The ribbon is the seam binding, also from Stampin' Up

Right get over to the Sugar Bowl and have a go!!

Hugs sarah B X

Happy Birthday...

2011-05-18T09:00:00.000+01:00

Quick post today, need to get ready for work! My card today is one I made ages ago, but really like.

I have used one of my favourite Miss Anya Stamps and coloured with my promarkers. The Papers are from MME Stella Rose Pads, along with so Magnolia Papers and some Bazzil cardstock from my stash.

I think this is a CC Design Sentiment.......... Over stamped on the papers.

This sentiment was created using a Whimsy Stamp, which are very versatile.

Hope you like!

I'm off to have my crumpets!!

Hugs Sarah B X

You Totally ROCK.....

2011-05-17T09:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, Sarah B here today with a card to share!!!!I have used Leslie from The Greeting Farm's Creepin' Creeper Crew Collection 1.

She is so sassy, I love her!! She is available with the rest of the crew and some great sentiments from Dies to Die for.

Here is the card I created, using some gorgeous papers from My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose 6 x 6 Pad called Mabel.

I love these pads as the papers are gorgeous, I haven't found one I don't like and they have only 2 of each which means you get very little bits left.

I have teamed it up with some Cherry Cobbler from Stampin' Up

And finally I created some of my favourite flowers and completed them with some pearly brads.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B x

You're My Kind of COOL...

2011-05-15T09:00:00.001+01:00

I really like this card (and I don't say that very often, but this one is defo going on my wall!!!!!)

I have used an image from the recently released set from The Greeting Farm - Creepin' Crew. He is called TYLER.

The sentiment also comes in the kit.

A few stars and buttons - using Stampin' Up Stash!!

I couldn't resist having a little play. I bought some Twine from the Ribbon Girl and wrapped it around the top of the image mat and the from little bits of scrap I used the Star Punch from Stampin' Up and made some bunting!!

Hope you like. If you want to have a go I have used this card as my card for Anyone For Anya's Challenge this week - TEEN / PUNK CARD. Pop over to the blog and have a look at the rest of the fab inspiration, and be in with a chance to win!!!!!

Hugs Sarah B X

In Memory of.....

2011-05-14T07:12:00.004+01:00

Good Morning!!!! Oh dear Blogging has gone well and truly up the spout this week!!!! It would be really nice to have a normal week at school, if anyone has ever had one let me know!!!!

It has been crazy!

Right I have a card to share.....

It was a commission which I always find very difficult. Last Year I was asked by the same lady to make a card and memory box for a little girl who had died suddenly.. Well its been a year and again I have been asked to create a Memory Card and here it is.....

Abigail would be able the same age as Cameron..... and I know only too well what its like to loose someone close, but a child must be the ultimate loss!

As she would be a year older I have tried to make the card a like older. I have used a Manga Image from Sugar Nellie, and gone very Pink and Green.

One of the requests was to have butterflies - so i used the simplest I have - the one from Stampin' Up.

And inside I used a gorgeous new die - Hearts-a-plenty from Sizzix - its gorgeous and a real WOW factor!

And more Butterflies..

Hope you like.

Take care and I'll be back tomorrow with another share.

Hugs Sarah B X

Anyone for Anya.....

2011-05-11T17:13:00.002+01:00

I am so late this week with my challenge card for Anyone for Anya, been having Keyboard problems and everything has taken so long!!!!

Anyway here it is.............

Its a colour challenge this week, and I really struggles with it!!! So in the end I just went with some pink, red and yellow, combined with other colours!!!!

I have used a Miss Anya image, from The Greeting Farm. She is so summery and lovely, not inked her up for a while!

The papers are from MME - Stella Rose (can't remember the book) There are so many to choose from they are gorgeous, and the new ones Lime Twist are stunning!!!!

The sentiment is from Lil of The Valley (gorgeous new stamps are out today and I just could resist.

Hope you like

Have a go! If I can do the colour challenge anyone can, remember you have to use an image from The Greeting Farm or form CC Designs!! Get yourself over to Anyone For Anya and have fun

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Sorry no card.......

2011-05-09T07:08:00.001+01:00

Really sorry I have been very busy but do have a stack of cards to share, just need to photograph.

I have sorted out some stamp set from Stampin Up if you are interested in a bargain, have a browse on the Stamps for Sales page above and email me!!

Take care Hugs sarah B X

A Sugar Bowl Challenge........

2011-05-05T09:00:00.002+01:00

Hi All, Its been a while since I created for The Sugar Bowl, what with work and all, But I'm back with a creation.

Erika's Sketch for Challenge 59 is fab, so simple, I love it.

And the theme if you chose to use it is Distressed or Vintage.

So here is my inspiration.

Isn't she just a dreamy image, She is one of the New Mangas from Sugar Nellie (well I say new, she was when I cretaed the card) She is available from Funky Kits

I hope you like. Pop over to the Sugar Bowl Challenge Blog - see the side bar and have a go there is a fab prize up for grabs - A goodie bag containing stamps charms and embellishments.

Have fun and I look forward to seeing your rcreations.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

A Special Easter Goodie......

2011-05-02T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon everyone. I hope you all had a lovely Sunday!!!!

Here is another Easter Pressie. I made this for My Gorgeous Little Girl - although she is twelve - GOSH where does the time go!!!!

She is growing up so quickly, so had to think of something quite sophisticated.

So I used Baja Breeze and Crumb Cake from Stampin' Up to create this Easter Calendar.

(Cameron had one as well, but I'll share that tomorrow).

I used the Top Note Die from Stampin' Up as the base, with two holes punched and eyeletted!!

I then used a sizzix XL Box die I have which creates a cute top opening box!

Each of these were decorated using Baja Breeze DSP, and then Ribbon wrapped around or flowers.

Each box then spelt out her name.

Each box then contained a little bit of chocolate - which they got to have each day over the Easter Weekend.

Here is the finished projects, Not the best of pictures but It turned out quite big.

Hope you like

Last day today!!!

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Anyone for Anya.........

2011-05-01T09:00:00.000+01:00

Its May First, and only have 12 weeks left of this school term!!! (not that I'm counting!!!)

Its another Challenge over at Anyone for Anya, and this week its Mother's Day (but not in England) or you can do a June Calendar Page, the choice is yours, but remember you have to use an image from The Greeting Farm or CC Designs to qualify!

Here is my card........

I have kept it very simple cos I just can't find my creativity anywhere!!!!! I used a sketch design by Rach Jakes, which I hoped would make it easier for me, but alas, Its not come back!!!

I have used a new image from CC Designs, SP Tulip Birgitta image . She is lovely. The Papers are MME - Stella Rose (sorry can't remember which book, but I need to get another one!)

The sentiment is from Stampin' Up, along with the Crumb Cake Cardstock, which is lush!! and the new seam binding ribbon, gorgeous.

I hope you like.

Have a go, pop over to the challenge blog and check out the DT inspiration.

Last day off tomorrow, ;(

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Some more Easter Goodies.......

2011-04-30T09:00:00.001+01:00

Here are some more Easter Goodies. I made these Milk Cartons for some friends. They are 3 very lively, beautiful girls. We spent the day together on Sunday and had a blast!! I was so tired when we got home, but a good day was had by all.

I cut out three milk cartons from my Bigshot Pro, from Stampin' Up's Delightful Daffodil. and inked all the edges with the same coloured ink. he luscious bow was made usingthe gorgeous stripped grosgrain ribbon, also in Delightful Daffodil.

The images I used were oldies, but very cutie ones. They are the Chicks from Elzybels. I coloured them all with my promarkers. I really enjoyed this, one morning blizzed the lot while wathcing TV.

These were the goodies in each box.

Emily even made some special, shortbread biscuits, which we cut into gingerbread shapes and decorated as little girlies.

Each bag also contained a mini milk carton made with Stampin' up goodies, and some Bashful Blue Stitched Grosgrain.

I used a tiny tags to finish it off.

I do like the fact that you can open the carton while the other side is still sealed.

More Choclate goodies inside!!!!!

This was the final gift!

And all three together, each having a different Chick image.

I also made their mum a special milk carton, containing some grown up chocolate.

Hope you like.

Take care.

Hugs Sarah B X

An Easter Milk Carton

2011-04-29T09:00:00.002+01:00

I am never one to do things the usual way, so I want to share with you the creation I made for Easter. This image is so sweet, He looks so angelic, so I used Him to adorn the box I made for a friend who believe me is way less than angelic!!

I love my Milk Carton Die from Sizzix, and it got a lot of use over Easter. We met up with some very close friends, and this carton went to Dad - Damian - he is totally insane but always make me laugh!!

I kept the carton really simple!! Layered up Paper and Card, and finished with a ribbon.

Hope you like, If so make sure you pop back tomorrow, as I have a few more to share!!

Take care.

Hugs Sarah B X

.....and the rest!

2011-04-28T09:00:00.000+01:00

Today is the final day of my shares. The cards today are made using images, which I Love, haven't used nearly as much as I should have, and also couldn't put into a post individually.

Sit back and have a browse.

I'm not sure all these will make it to the coffee shop, but I'll try.

I hope you have enjoyed, and have felt a little inspired to use those odds and sods to create little pieces of art!!

Take care and Enjoy your day.

Hugs Sarah B X

Lots and Lots of cards.....(pt.4 Bugaboo)

2011-04-27T09:00:00.003+01:00

Good morning everyone, only a few days of my holidays left and I really do need to do some work!!!

But hey ho, onto today's share!!

Today the quick cards I made were all using the Bugaboo images I bought and coloured last year!!

I have loads of Bugaboo, images and really do need to use them!!

Enjoy!

Take Care

Hugs Sarah B X

Lots and Lots of cards.....(pt.3 Sugar Nellie)

2011-04-26T09:00:00.000+01:00

Today's Quick Makes were all made using images from Sugar Nellie.

These were my favourite!!

Hope you like, a bit of a colour theme too!!

My intention for these cards is to go to my friend's niece's Coffee Shop. Its a Charity where Young Special Needs Adults work, its a fab place and so worthy.

Take care all.

Hugs Sarah B X

Lots and Lots of card........(pt.2 CC Designs)

2011-04-25T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning all. Here is Part 2 of my makes from scraps and stuff!! Today they are all CC Design Images.

Enjoy!!

A few more to add to the pot.

Take care.

Hugs Sarah B X

A Sketch for Anyone for Anya

2011-04-24T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning all. Well its another week for a challenge over at Anyone for Anya, and the first I have created some inspiration for for a couple of weeks.

This week it is a sketch, which I really love as it helps to have something to work with when you are low on Inspiration!!

I have stuck very closely to the sketch, and used some new goodies, but also some old favourites.

The papers are all new and from the MME Stella Rose Collection. All 4 books are yummy, and you will be seeing more projects I have created using them! I also used the Top Note Die from Stampin' Up. The ribbon is also from Stampin' Up. Its the twill, which I have stamped on, and inked a little bit, as it was too cream!

This is a cutie image from CC Designs, one from the Fairytale collection called Fiona.

The flowers were made from circles cut into spirals and curled up, then finished off with a pearly gem, from my stash.

Ok now get yourself over to the challenge blog, check out the rest of the inspiration and the fabbo prize.

Have a go!! Who knows you might even win!!

I hope you all have a lovely day. We are off to the Monster Truck Festival at Donnington Park, with some lovely friends, so I'll see you all later.

Hugs Sarah B X

Lots and Lots of cards........... (pt.1 - The Greeting Farm)

2011-04-23T09:00:00.000+01:00

Well as promised, I am sharing the cards I created from my scraps and bits!!

Today's collection features stamped Images from The Greeting Farm!

The cards are not big this are quite small - as I needed to use the envelopes too!!

So settle back and enjoy!

So there you go, simple and sweet! Now all waiting for a sentiment and they will be ready to go to the coffee shop to sell!!

Watch out for Part 2, take care and enjoy your weekend.

Hugs Sarah B X

His and Her's............

2011-04-22T09:00:00.000+01:00

I have been playing!!! I am still looking for my creativity as it seems to be eluding at the moment, everything seems such hard work!!

I was browsing the Internet, as you do, and stopped by at Dawn's Stamping Thoughts, she was demoing these little shirts. I love them.

I am always looking to do something different. The shirts are perfect too for The Greeting Farm images. So which better one to use than Flirty Edward!!

He is so dreamy.

I even played with decoupaging his hair!!

Then I thought I couldn't make a man's without trying a lady's!!

Although not keen on the colours, I really didn't want to use a piece of DSP from Stampin' Up if it didn't work!!!! I used a Martha Stewart Punch to create the collar and cuffs, to make it a little bit more girlie!!

With the flowers from Vintage Vogue and a few pearls........

..........plus another little sprout, it didn't turn out to bad!

I said the other night my Friend and I were busy backing cards with my scraps, well on Wednesday I spent the day, going through my image - you know the ones you ink up instantly, colour and then don't do anything with. I created loads of cards and over the next few days I will schedule them to share.

Have a lovely Good Friday.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Some thing I forgot to Share..........

2011-04-21T12:43:00.003+01:00

I was looking round my craft room tidying up, and realised i hadn't photographed this project and shared it with you.

I made this ages ago, and then demoed it as a class.

It is so cute. I love the image, Kimono Kids and think Its my favourite from the Stampin' Up Cattie.

I find this sentiment so apt for me, as My friends are so important and have very few family members I like or have anything to do with apart from my Mum!

This is a sentiment from Lauren Meader along with the Box Template.

And here is the completed project. The ribbon is from Stampin Up to!

Quick post today.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Simply Cute.......

2011-04-20T09:00:00.003+01:00

..........don't you agree!!

I made this card a while ago, and it has just sat on the pile waiting to be photographed. This is the Monkey from CC Designs, he really is sweet.

I added the sentiment recently and this too is from CC Designs.

Here is the card, very simple for me! And a really quick post.

I had my craft class last night, which was a little on the thin side, so we decided to use up scraps to make as many little cards as we could.
I was amazed at how much scrap I had. We made quite a few, ready to be imaged and finished.
When they are finished my very good friend, Tina, is going to give them to her niece, to sell in her tea shop, and raise some much needed funding for their charity. When they are done I'll share.

Take care, looks like another gorgeous day.

hugs Sarah B X

Cutie Creation.....

2011-04-19T09:00:00.000+01:00

I seem to have had a few orders likely for baby cards, so I decided I needed a few more images and thought this was so cute. Its from the Pink Cat Studio. There are 2 images - this lion and a monkey, which i haven't used yet.

This card isn't for an order I have just been playing. The papers were a real bargain from Hobby craft - DCWV Paper Stack - lots of yummy papers - one stack for boys and one for girls.

I have kept it really simple.

I used another image and created a cracker box - I love this die!!!!

The paper in the stack is very substantial, so I made the box with it!

Here is the set!!

Hope you like.

Hugs Sarah B X

A Few Goodies.....

2011-04-18T16:28:00.001+01:00

I was playing at the weekend, which was fun particularly with the knowledge that I wasn't going to be at work for 2 weeks!!!!!!

Most people who know me know I love CC Designs, Promarkers and My Sizzix Stuff!

I was thrilled when The Bigshot Pro was released!! I love it!!!

And then Stampin' Up have brought out lots of dies in their Mini Cattie!!!!!!

SO I have been playing.

I love this cheeky little monkey so couldn't resist buying him, and then I saw that SIzzix have some new releases for the Pro - gorgeous boxes, so I put the two together!!!

This box also matches the card I made yesterday.

Its a fabulous die and creates the fab box which is very substantial.

Next are some Milk Cartons, using the Mini Milk Carton Die from Stampin' Up!!! I was not prepared for how mini it was...... But I love it! Its fab for little gifts - I'm thinking end of year for the children in my class!!

This one was made out of the paper/card from the Candy Box - not really enough left to make a card.

And this one is made using the cute little owl from Stampin' Up. I love him!

I'm so excited I'm hoping Stampin' Up bring out more Dies in their main cattie in October - I'm keeping everything crossed!!

Hope you like

Thank you for all the lovely comments, I really do appreciate them

Have a lovely Evening

Hugs Sarah B X

Its All Circles at Anyone for Anya

2011-04-17T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning, and it is a beautiful morning in Mansfield today. Not only is the sun shining but I am now on holiday!!!

I will also, hopefully, get my creativity flowing again too!! I have enjoyed the last two weeks off, and have not crafted seriously which has actually been quite refreshing.

But I am back!! and with a challenge card.

This week over at Anyone For Anya (please get yourselves over their there are some very talented ladies, and fab challenges) Its All Circles.

Create a circular card or project.

I couldn't resist using this new stamp from CC Designs, its so cute, cut into a circle and layered onto a scalloped circle.

I cut a scallop card using the biggest Nestie I have, then I layered red card and patterned paper on top. I wrapped some yummy polka dotty red ribbon and tied a bow.

Not much else to really said about this cutie card, I have kept it really simple, as I didn't want to over load the card, which isn't very big!

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is Simon Says, so relax and enjoy the sun, and why not create a card or project using an image from The Greeting Farm or CC Designs, and enter the challenge.

I will definitely be back tomorrow with another project I have created, as I have purchased lots of new goodies, they are yummy.

Take care and enjoy your Sunday.

Hugs Sarah B X

Hello

2011-04-08T19:02:00.002+01:00

Hello all, I can't believe that when I decided to take a week off crafting my whole working life would turn upside down!!!!!

Was very poorly at the beginning of the week and then received a phone call on Tuesday to say we had had the OFSTED call and I needed to get back to work, so have work 36 hours in 2 1/2 day s and am exhausted!!!!

So I am taking another week!!!!!!

Take care all and see you soon

Hugs sarah B X

I'm Taking a Break

2011-04-03T20:04:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

Just to let you know that I am taking a break from blogging, only til next weekend. I'm feeling incredibly stressed at the moment. So am going to take some time to get on top of things!

Take care and have a wonderful week

Hugs Sarah B X

Happy First Birthday II

2011-04-01T09:00:00.000+01:00

Here is my second birthday card, from the same grandmother as Wednesday's but different granddaughter.

This time I used a different lili of the valley image!

....but just as cute.

Sorry for the blue pictures but took it at the house I dropped it off at as forgot before I delivered it!

Here you go finished card. Similar stuff as before just a different layout.

Off to the lovely Jules in Pudsey tomorrow to spend some pennies on the new mini, so excited!!!!

Take care and have a lovely day

Hugs Sarah B X

Happy First Birthday I

2011-03-31T09:00:00.000+01:00

I was asked to make a birthday card this week, ( well two, but will share other tomorrow)! It is for a little girl who is one!

So it just had to be pink and girlie!!

I had to createt he big 1st, myself as I don't have a die big enough, and really couldn't be bothered to get the cricut out (although may have been easier). I used some pink papers I have had for ages, and Crumb Cake card from Stampin' Up. Tracy from DIes to Die for sent me some doily cut outs, which I inked with Crumb Cake ink. I tied a bow around the nunmber and that seemed to finish it off.

I used an Image from Lili of the Valley, stamped onto Whisper White Cardstock from Stampin' Up - in my opinion the best for Promarkers and I have tried lots of card - this seems to take the saturation well!

I then coloured her with my Promarkers - the green matches the green on the reverse of the paper - but didn't use it!

And here is the final creation - the Grandma was thrilled! I really like it too and have had a few more orders because of it!!

Hope you like!

Must go I have a very excited 9 year old here who needs attention - it is his birthday after all!

Take care

Hugs Sarah B XPS: Sorry about any spelling mistakes but spell checkers not working on Blogger this morning

Happy Birthday To You!!!

2011-03-30T09:00:00.000+01:00

I really love this image from Kenny K - its fun and such a dream to colour. This is a card I have made for an order, and the brief was not too girlie!!

I think it is just the right side of girlie without going over the top! Again Fruit Smoothie Lettering.

Believe it or not the papers were from my scrap bin!! Still trying to use up what I have!!

And a beautiful ribbon from Chocolate Stitched Stampin' Up Ribbon!!

I love this card - It was hard to sell it but hey ho!! I enjoyed making It!!

Take care all

Hugs Sarah B X

Some more 3D Goodies.....

2011-03-29T09:00:00.000+01:00

I have found some bits and pieces I have forgotten to share. I made some cute 3D projects during the half term hols and wanted to show them.

This is a really cute box and drawer made using a template from Inking Idaho.

I used Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive

The handles are Tim Holtz!

And this again is from the same template from Inking Idaho. And I used a few extra goodies I bought this year!

A lovely little button and linen thread.

I heartfelt sentiment, matted on Stampin' Up cardstock.

Some of my favourite blooms - these are just various sized circles scrunched and layered to gether to create a flower.

Hope you like

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Another Grandma card........are we in a baby boom!!

2011-03-28T09:00:00.000+01:00

Blimey I have never made so many cards for new arrivals! I have to say though I have enjoyed it! Here i have used an Elzybells image (have purchased so other baby stamps so I have so variety!!) Again my Fruit Smoothie Alphabet set has come in very useful - I love it!! I have also used a foot stamp I have to give a little extra detail to the plain cardstock

I have used The Colour Coach from Stampin' Up again with the colour combo - Pretty in Pink and Wild Wasabi. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up but can't remember if its retired - I think it might be!! I tied a luscious bow finished off with a certainly celery button. I hope you like. I have a busy week at work, we have observations again, of which I will be an observer of one!!!! Really nervous never done it before. I am hoping to get some posts scheduled so hopefully see you tomorrow. Hugs Sarah B X

Anyone for Anya? Sketch Challenge

2011-03-27T09:00:00.005+01:00

Here is my card for this week's Sketch Challenge. I love easel cards and twisted easel cards they really make an impact! I have used the gorgeous new stamps from The Greeting Farm's Miss Anya Range - Hats Off . I got mine from the lovely Tracy from Dies to Die For. This is the sketch for this week so if you fancy a chance to win a fabulous prize of The prize is a choice of 3 digital stamps from http://www.crafts4eternity.co.uk/ So head over to the Challenge blog today and check out the rest of the fabulous team's inspiration, and have a go.

REMEMBER: You can use any images from CC Designs and The Greeting Farm!

Here is the tour of my card:

I have used the sizzix 3D flower die to create all the roses on this card.

The papers are from the new MME Stella and Rose Collection, and these are from the Gertie Pad!

The cardstock is the Marina Mist and Not Quiet Navy both from Stampin' Up.

I also created a matching Milk Carton Gift Box.

Don't you just love these pom-poms - I got them from Nikki at Bunny Zoe's Crafts

Hope you like.

Take care and have a lovely Sunday

Hugs Sarah B X

PS: Thanks for all the get well wishes, feeling loads better!!!

The Sugar Bowl Sketch 56

2011-03-24T09:00:00.002Z

Here is my card for this fortnight's Sugar Bowl Challenge. The Sketch is by the Fabulous Kiki, and the Theme is PINK! The Prize is a bow of pink crafting goodies for the lucky winner!

I Used one of the new Mary Hall Images,
and thought for a difference it would work as a moving home card, which I sent to a friend!

Lots of layering and ribbon and a bloom.

Hope you like.

Sorry about the quick post, but am not well!

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

A Little Distressed.....

2011-03-23T09:00:00.000Z

More like Stressed I was playing with some left overs a while ago, and used a Lili of the Valley Stamp. She is so sweet.

I really love the pink and green colour combo!

And more of my fav flowers.

Very Quick Post, Have some more cards to make for orders!!

Hope you have a lovely evening

Hugs Sarah B X

A Card from the Strawberry Patch

2011-03-21T09:00:00.000Z

Here is another new Manga Image from Sugar Nellie and you can buy it from Funky Kits now!! Its called Strawberry Patch.

She looks for to glamous to be digging in the dirt.

I added this sentiment from Lili of the Valley. Mounted it and edged the card using the latest border and corner punch from Stampin' Up.

Some yummy strawberry Magnolia paper and gingham ribbon later and here is the completed card. I also added a strawberry charm - I love Strawberries, just in case you hadn't noticed!!

Well off to work!!

Hope you all have a great day, it looks like it could be a good one here!!

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Anyone for Anya - Birthday Creation

2011-03-20T09:00:00.003Z

Its Sunday!! I love creating for Anyone for Anya and using these images CC Designs and The Greeting Farm are really my favourites!!

Today I have created a Boy's Birthday Tag Card

I went really bold using Red, Blue and White. The Tag Card was created using a folded piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock and the Big Tim Holtz Tag Die!

This is from Stampin' Up.....

.....and the ribbon was from my stash.

Hope you like!!

Get yourself over to the Challenge Blog and check out the rest of the DT fantastic Inspiration, also check out the fabulous prize!!

Take Care

Hugs Sarah B X

A Creative Surprise

2011-03-19T09:00:00.000Z

My Project for today took me awhile but I really love it, and its for someone very special, but not til next year, so will have to keep it safe. I have used a new stamp from Sugar Nellie, available at Funky Kits. It is part of the Home Grown Manga Range and is called A Cherry on Top. It is such a sweet image, Although it is a boy, I have adapted the eyes so it looks like a girl (added some lashes) - this was because my daughter is an fab cook and I thought it would be so appropriate for her!

Here is the front of the card. The card idea came from Andrea Walford and her wonder new Site Papercrafters Library.

If you are interested pop over and have a look, unfortunately you can't get the project unless you subscribe, but it is definitely worth it!

I used Tim Holtz Alphabet Sizzlet - Vintage Market.

A gorgeous new die created this envelope pocket.

And the card was made using a new stamp from Lili of the Valley.

Then when you open up the card there is a little surprise...............

A pop up cupcake!!

This was made using the Sizzix Pop-up Ball Bigz XL Die.

Isn't it fab

Andrea and Sophia are very talented.

Hope you like

Hugs Sarah B X

An Ordered Birthday Card.....

2011-03-15T09:00:00.000Z

I was so excited to receive the new set from The Greeting Farm - CREEPIN' CREW.

I couldn't wait for an excuse to ink them up!!!

Well a friend asked me to make a card for her daughter, so what better image than this one, she is dreamy!

The Daughter's favourite colour is Purple, so colour combo sorted.

I created this flower from the Tattered Flowers die from Tim Holtz, and layered it up as per a flower in this month Cardmaking and Papercraft Magazine.

I cut out the lettering from Tim Holtz Vintage Market,

I also embossed a piece of Bazzill Paper and sanded it!!

Here is my completed card!! Such a shame to give it away!!

Hope you like

Hugs Sarah B X

Another Birth Card for Grandma.....

2011-03-14T09:00:00.000Z

Here is another Grandma Birth card I was asked for. I have really enjoyed creating these and apparently there are some more on the way!!

I used a tag stamp from the recent Sale-a-bration at Stampin' Up, its so cute, I thought I'd never use it!

Gorgeous lush stripped ribbon also from Stampin' Up adored with a button and linen thread.

A cutie baby from Elzybels

And the lettering is Fruit Smoothie from A sizzlet set. The border punch is also Stampin' Up. The colour combo I have used is care of Stampin' Up's Fab Colour Coach!!
Early Expresso, Baja Breeze and Pretty in Pink!

Hope you like

Take care Hugs Sarah B X